Client:
A global, independent communications agency serving major technology and consumer brands, spanning health, consumer, technology, and nonprofit sectors.
Challenge:
Venture-6 was engaged to replace a long-tenured Chief Digital Officer who had led the agency’s Digital Studio for nearly two decades, overseeing a 50-person team spanning data science, content strategy, client service, and AI. The role required a rare combination: deep digital and AI fluency, P&L ownership, and the ability to operate as a true business development and growth leader working directly with the CEO — while managing a large team remotely. Given the seniority and breadth required, the qualified talent pool nationally was estimated at fewer than 20 people.
Our Approach:
Venture-6 built a highly targeted search ecosystem focused on leaders from technology-forward, AI-driven service environments — identifying candidates who had already proven they could combine digital/data leadership with P&L ownership and new business growth, rather than searching within traditional agency talent pools alone.
Outcome:
Venture-6 successfully placed a Chief Digital Officer within four months, completing the search with a national candidate pool of fewer than 20 qualified leaders.